Full-Time

Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Updated on 1/22/2025

Meta

Meta

10,001+ employees

Social media platforms and virtual reality solutions

VR & AR
Consumer Software
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$139k - $200kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity

Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Redmond, WA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Preference for candidates living in California.

Category
Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
Robotics and Automation Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
GD&T
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Opto mechanical background with proven working knowledge of: mechanical design as it relates to optical performance, precision engineering and manufacturing, and manufacturing process development of opto-mechanical components/systems.
  • 5+ years of experience using 3D CAD software to work on large assemblies in a document controlled environment
  • Working knowledge of GD&T standards, dimensional metrology, statistics, and their application to process and design controls in high volume manufacturing
  • Experience employing both traditional and rapid manufacturing techniques to create high precision components and assemblies
  • Knowledge of designing for low particle environments/cleanrooms
  • Knowledge of optical component/module mounting, interfaces, and adhesive bonding
  • Mechanical and optical testing and analysis experience (FEA, ray tracing, reliability testing, materials testing, statistical analysis, etc.)
Responsibilities
  • From concept to completion, design the opto-mechanical elements of waveguides in collaboration with internal and external cross functional partners that meet mechanical, optical, and reliability requirements
  • Drive end-to-end discussions on waveguide process down-selection, prototyping, equipment, and tooling for high precision manufacturing and assembly
  • Drive design and DFM reviews of waveguides related to: mechanical control outlines, mechanical and optical interfaces, dimensional and optical specifications and tolerances, cosmetics, and product performance
  • Drive FMEA, failure analysis, tolerance analysis, gauge R&R, and the GD&T activities supporting product scalability
  • Support process validation studies and proof-of-concept waveguide builds
  • Design, execute, and analyze experiments that inform design decisions and process development
  • Work closely with external equipment manufacturers, part suppliers, and integrators to support technology deployment and product development
  • Apply engineering expertise in the areas of opto-mechanics, precision manufacturing, metrology, and tooling design
  • Drive vendors and CMs to provide data analysis and reports of design and process performance Drive in-field failure analysis of performance gaps of equipment
  • Document best practices, SOPs, and cost models by working closely with various cross functional teams
Desired Qualifications
  • MS, PhD in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge of image processing and optical-display metrics, such as MTF, contrast, luminance, uniformity etc.
  • Experience with design and prototyping of head-mounted optical systems and/or bench-top optical setups
  • Experience in consumer electronics product development and manufacturing
  • Experience with dimensional metrology equipment such as CMMs, OMMs, and interferometers
  • Knowledge of behavior of materials (including brittle materials) and structural modeling/optimization experience
  • Experience with product lifecycle management systems and document control
  • Familiar with optical system testing, data/statistical analysis
  • 5+ years experience working on mechanical designs of optical systems (lens assemblies, cameras, metrology instruments, illuminators, displays, lasers, mirrors, MEMS, etc.)
  • Experience working with international equipment vendors and international contract manufacturers
  • Data processing using Matlab, R, Python, etc
  • Experience using NX and/or SolidWorks preferred

Meta Platforms Inc. focuses on social media, communication tools, and virtual reality. It operates popular platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, allowing users to connect, share content, and engage in communities. The Oculus division provides virtual reality hardware and experiences. Meta's primary revenue comes from advertising, offering businesses tools to target specific audiences using insights from its large user base. This advertising service is scalable and allows for tailored audience segmentation. Additionally, Meta explores revenue through virtual reality product sales and the metaverse, where it looks to monetize virtual goods and services. The company also invests in artificial intelligence and augmented reality to enhance its offerings, aiming to combine user engagement with advanced marketing tools.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.2B

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

2004

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

3%
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Benefits

Stock Options

Company Equity

Mental Health Support

Flexible Work Hours